The 19938 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Clayton, DE (Kent County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 8,856. It is estimated that 19.2% of residents in the 19938 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 39.2 years. In this Delaware region, an estimated 85.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,210. Median househould income in this region is $75,276, while about 7% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 19938, 85.6% of the population graduated high school, while 18.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.4% in this Kent County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19938 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 19938 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 19938 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 19938 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19938 is $75,276, while the region's mean household income is $84,374. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,210. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19938 of $30,210 is approximately 14.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $35,450. An estimated 7.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 24.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 19938 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.4% of 19938 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19938, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 5.6% of 19938 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19938 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.1%), followed by Black or African American (14.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 19938, 90.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kent County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19938, an estimated 35.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Kent County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 35.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19938 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19938 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19938 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.08 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.3% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19938 | 11.24¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh | 8.36¢/kWh |
| Delaware | 18.12¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh | 8.7¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19938 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.79 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.73 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.91 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19938, 67.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.5 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19938 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 19938 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.0% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |